The Veteran's right knee has been rated at 60 percent since May 1, 2015 due to chronic residuals following total knee replacement. He also had a rating of 30 percent for recurrent subluxation and instability from August 1, 2009, until March 11, 2014, and 20 percent for dislocated cartilage with frequent episodes of locking and effusion since May 1, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee has chronic residuals following total knee replacement that warrant a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Meniscus Tear, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1821825
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